Golden Garlic Knots with Rich Garlic Butter Sauce (Print Version)

Golden, chewy homemade garlic knots drenched in a rich garlic butter sauce. Learn my easy recipe for these savory bites, perfect for any meal or snack.

# Recipe Info:

Prep Time: 30 Minutes minutes
Cook Time: 15 Minutes minutes
Total Time: 45 minutes
Servings: 12 Servings
Difficulty: Intermediate
Cuisine: Italian-American
Dietary: Vegetarian

# Ingredients:

→ Dough Essentials

01 - 3 cups (360g) all-purpose flour, plus more for dusting
02 - 2 ¼ teaspoons (1 packet) active dry yeast
03 - 1 teaspoon granulated sugar
04 - 1 teaspoon fine sea salt
05 - 1 cup (240ml) warm water (105-115°F / 40-46°C)
06 - 2 tablespoons olive oil

→ Garlic Butter Sauce

07 - ½ cup (113g) unsalted butter, melted
08 - 4 cloves fresh garlic, minced
09 - 1 teaspoon garlic powder
10 - ½ teaspoon dried oregano
11 - ¼ teaspoon red pepper flakes (optional)

→ Finishing Touches

12 - 2 tablespoons fresh parsley, chopped
13 - 2 tablespoons grated Parmesan cheese (optional)

# Instructions:

01 - First, grab a medium bowl and combine your warm water, sugar, and yeast. Give it a gentle stir and then let it sit for about 5-10 minutes. This is where the magic starts! You're looking for a foamy, bubbly top – that tells you your yeast is alive and ready to party. If it doesn't foam, your yeast might be old, or your water wasn't the right temperature. Don't fret, just grab new yeast and try again; it happens!
02 - Once your yeast is bubbly, add the flour, salt, and olive oil to the bowl. Mix with a wooden spoon or a stand mixer with a dough hook until everything comes together into a shaggy dough. I always find this part a bit messy, with flour flying everywhere, but don't worry about it. It's supposed to be a little sticky and uneven at first. Just keep mixing until it forms a cohesive ball.
03 - Turn the dough out onto a lightly floured surface and knead it for about 5-7 minutes. You want it to be smooth and elastic. I swear, you can feel the dough transforming under your hands – it gets so much softer! Then, lightly oil a clean bowl, place the dough in it, turn to coat, and cover with plastic wrap. Let it rise in a warm spot for 1 to 1.5 hours, or until it's doubled in size. This is where patience pays off, honestly.
04 - Gently punch down the risen dough and turn it out onto a lightly floured surface. Divide the dough into 12 equal pieces. I usually eyeball it, but you can weigh them for perfection. Roll each piece into a 6-inch rope, then tie each rope into a knot. Don't overthink it; messy knots are still delicious knots! Place them on a baking sheet lined with parchment paper, leaving some space between each.
05 - Cover the shaped knots loosely with plastic wrap and let them rise again for another 30-45 minutes, or until they look puffy. While they're rising, preheat your oven to 400°F (200°C). Once risen, bake the homemade garlic knots for 12-15 minutes, or until they're golden brown. The smell at this stage is absolutely heavenly – pure comfort!
06 - While the knots are baking, melt the butter in a small saucepan. Add the minced fresh garlic, garlic powder, dried oregano, and red pepper flakes (if using). Cook for about 1 minute, just until the garlic is fragrant – don't let it burn! As soon as the knots come out of the oven, brush them generously with the garlic butter sauce. Sprinkle with fresh parsley and Parmesan cheese, if desired. Serve immediately, while they're still warm and glossy. So good!

# Notes:

01 - Don't rush the dough's proofing time; it needs to double in size for fluffy knots.
02 - If storing, keep the garlic butter sauce separate and apply just before reheating for best results.
03 - Out of fresh garlic? Use an extra ½ teaspoon of garlic powder in the sauce; it works surprisingly well.
04 - Serve these warm, right out of the oven, because that's when they're truly irresistible.

# Equipment Needed:

01 - Large mixing bowl
02 - stand mixer (optional)
03 - wooden spoon
04 - measuring cups and spoons
05 - small saucepan
06 - pastry brush
07 - baking sheet
08 - parchment paper

# Nutrition (Per Serving):

Calories: 250 kcal
Total Fat: 15g
Total Carbohydrate: 25g
Protein: 5g

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